Complaint Investigation Report

In an interview of Administrator Paunitta Gray (S1), Ms. Gray stated that she left the home at approximately 1 PM on 7/26/25 while children and residents had no other caregivers present. Ms. Gray reported that a caregiver was to come to the facility for Ms. Gray to attend a personal appointment. Ms. Grey was reportedly informed by S2 that S2 was delayed by car trouble. Ms. Gray reported that she then returned to the home.

Ms. Gray’s absence resulted in residents in care being without staff supervision for approximately one and a half (1.5) hours.

Residents in care were unharmed during the absence of staff.

As a result of this investigation, LPA finds allegation to be (S) Substantiated - A finding that the complaint is Substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. The following deficiencies were cited on 9099-D, per Title 22 Regulations, Division 6. (A)This poses an immediate Health and Safety risk to clients/residents in care. (B) This poses a potential Health and Safety risk, or personal rights violation, to clients/residents in care.

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